Description
A delightful dish featuring creamy spinach and mushrooms combined with cheese tortellini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and browned.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Remove from heat.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg